A Theoretical Conversation about Responses to Information Overload
In this study, information overload is viewed through the lenses of Library & Information Science and Communication Theory in order to offer recommended solutions for individuals experiencing overload. The purpose of this research was to apply LIS and COMM theories to the pathologies and symptom...
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| description | In this study, information overload is viewed through the lenses of Library & Information Science and Communication Theory in order to offer recommended solutions for individuals experiencing overload. The purpose of this research was to apply LIS and COMM theories to the pathologies and symptoms of information overload as experienced by individuals in an increasingly digital world. Extant survey work was reviewed and updated with literature collected through limited keyword searches. The authors framed active responses to information overload through dimensions selected from the European Commission’s Digital Competence Framework as applied to Al-Shboul & Abrizah’s (2016) Modes of Information Seeking. Further study should focus on international perspectives and addressing disparities in access to information. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ec6cfb3fa02d4631a4286c7555cae2872023-11-20T08:10:20ZengMDPI AGInformation2078-24892020-07-0111837910.3390/info11080379A Theoretical Conversation about Responses to Information OverloadAmanda Lehman0Sophie Jo Miller1University of Wyoming Libraries, Laramie, WY 82071, USAUniversity of Wyoming Libraries, Laramie, WY 82071, USAIn this study, information overload is viewed through the lenses of Library & Information Science and Communication Theory in order to offer recommended solutions for individuals experiencing overload. The purpose of this research was to apply LIS and COMM theories to the pathologies and symptoms of information overload as experienced by individuals in an increasingly digital world. Extant survey work was reviewed and updated with literature collected through limited keyword searches. The authors framed active responses to information overload through dimensions selected from the European Commission’s Digital Competence Framework as applied to Al-Shboul & Abrizah’s (2016) Modes of Information Seeking. Further study should focus on international perspectives and addressing disparities in access to information.https://www.mdpi.com/2078-2489/11/8/379information overloadcommunication theorydigital literacymodes of information seeking |
| spellingShingle | Amanda Lehman Sophie Jo Miller A Theoretical Conversation about Responses to Information Overload Information information overload communication theory digital literacy modes of information seeking |
| title | A Theoretical Conversation about Responses to Information Overload |
| title_full | A Theoretical Conversation about Responses to Information Overload |
| title_fullStr | A Theoretical Conversation about Responses to Information Overload |
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| title_short | A Theoretical Conversation about Responses to Information Overload |
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| topic | information overload communication theory digital literacy modes of information seeking |
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